2nd UPDATE: Kelly announces interim secretary for state social service agencies
(Updated to reflect DCF responding to governor-elect's criticisms about a lack of transparency; edits throughout)
Governor-elect Laura Kelly announced on Thursday that she has selected...
Kelly announces applicants for court of appeals
Gov.-elect Laura Kelly on Friday announced 18 applicants seeking a seat on the Kansas court of appeals.
She also announced the names of a panel...
Inaugural ball hottest ticket in town
A ticket broker may not even be able to help you if you want to attend Gov.-elect Laura Kelly's inaugural ball.
Tickets for the event...
Kelly announces new staff hires
Gov.-elect Laura Kelly on Thursday announced the hiring of three new staffers, including a director of operations and a communications director.
Kelly named Ashley All...
Colyer says parental leave shouldn’t be statewide mandate
Outgoing Republican Gov. Jeff Colyer says the new policy offering paid leave to state employees with new children should not be expanded as a...
2nd UPDATE: Governor signs executive order granting parental leave for state employees
(Updated: Adds comments from Colyer; Gov.-elect Kelly, link to Colyer Facebook video; also adds comment on fiscal effect and include details about state's current...
Kelly announces transition team
Gov.-elect Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced her transition team, which includes a former state budget director and a former chief of staff for former...
Kelly meets media as governor: Discusses political tilt in House, Medicaid expansion, future of...
Gov.-elect Laura Kelly on Thursday promised a "long and challenging" rebuild of state government, saying she wouldn't let partisanship interfere with improving the lives...
Governor names former gubernatorial rival to Board of Regents
Gov. Jeff Colyer on Thursday appointed two new members to the Kansas Board of Regents, including former Republican gubernatorial rival Mark Hutton and a...
Marr leaving governor’s staff; new communications director named
For Gov. Jeff Colyer's communications director Kendall Marr, the campaign doesn't stop.
The Colyer gubernatorial campaign may now be over. But Marr is leaving Kansas...
















